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...done more to put Asian soccer on the map than any number of Nakatas or Ahn Jung Hwans. His simple rule?if you're good and fit, you play?was revolutionary in a country where seniority squelches the talented. Honorable Mentions: Senegal's Bruno Metsu, Japan's Philippe Troussier and Turkey's Senol Gunes...
...French Impressionist By TIM LARIMER Tokyo One of the oddest acts on the world cup stage has been the sideline shadow play between Philippe Troussier, Japan's French manager, and Florent Dabadie, his inseparable translator. Dabadie, 27, has the soul of a mime. Instead of merely interpreting Troussier's pearls of wisdom, he mimics the boss's every move. "It's about being Philippe Troussier," says Dabadie. "The players don't look at him when he's talking, they look at me." The theatrical Frenchman admits he sometimes edits Troussier's monologues so the coach doesn't "appear...
...While their inspirational performance at this World Cup might seem like a bolt from the blue, Japan's football skills have been under development for a decade. Much of the credit for this year's breakthrough inevitably goes to their fire-breathing dragon of a coach, Philippe Troussier. The French import, known for gesticulating wildly on the sidelines while his interpreter perfectly mimics his antics, once taunted his players for being pampered babies whose play lacked passion. This is no longer an issue. "Their midfield play is superb," says Leonardo, the Brazilian giant from the 1994 winning World Cup team...
...admired Russian and Portuguese teams. It's too early to call this Asia's Cup, but the 2002 contest will be remembered with pride by two countries yearning to be global players. "It is a huge moment we are living for Japan right now," said Japan's coach Philippe Troussier. Yes, a gloriously affirming moment...
...hosts, their chances of glory are limited. That said, the J. League, now in its 10th year, has vastly improved the quality of Japanese football, and the national team has progressed impressively under famed French coach Philippe "the White Witch Doctor" Troussier. In a recent friendly, Japan beat Poland. Shinji Ono, who transferred from the J. League to Holland's Feyenoord, is a hugely promising young talent, and AC Parma midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata is world-class. The team will need others to step up, though, if they are to beat Belgium or Russia in the first round. The Belgians...